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SAN BERNARDINO, CA – The City of San Bernardino is moving forward with the process to select its next city manager, starting with the appointment of former Brea City Manager William “Bill” Gallardo to the post of interim City Manager.
In a special meeting held on Friday, February 21, the Mayor and Council unanimously approved a resolution appointing Gallardo, who resides in San Bernardino, to serve in the post while they conduct a recruitment to fill the permanent position.
“Bringing Bill Gallardo on board will ensure a smooth transition while the Council and I take the next steps to find our next City Manager,” said Mayor Helen Tran.
Gallardo is expected to assume his new role next week. As a recently retired employee under the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS), Gallardo must receive approval from the retirement system before working for another Cal Pers agency.
Current Acting City Manager Tanya Romo will return to the role of Deputy City Manager. when CalPERS approves Gallardo’s return to work.
“I am honored and excited to take on the role of Interim City Manager,” said Gallardo. “I will work diligently to become a valuable resource for the Mayor, City Council and staff and, just as importantly, maintain crucial relationships between City Hall, the community, and agency partners during this time of transition as we search for a permanent city manager.”
Bill Gallardo retired in December 2024 after a 35-year career with the City of Brea, including serving as City Manager since 2015. Gallardo also held the positions of Assistant City Manager/Administrative Services Director, Finance Manager, and Revenue Manager for the Orange County city.
He holds a degree in business from Cal Poly Pomona.
The San Bernardino Mayor and City Council have also announced that they have retained the executive search firm Ralph Anderson to assist them in the recruitment process for their next City Manager.
